Zeneli wipes out an early Spanish lead as Union take 10 points from 12
The Brussels side fell behind after eleven minutes in Vigo but won 2-1 and remain unbeaten in the league phase.
Union won 2-1 at Celta Vigo on Thursday night on the fourth matchday of the Europa League. Pablo Durán put the Spanish side ahead after 11 minutes, but Besfort Zeneli equalised before half-time from an Adem Zorgane pass, Voetbalkrant and DH report. Shortly after the break Zeneli struck again, this time set up by Kevin Rodriguez.
Zeneli had the chance to complete his hat-trick from the spot around the 80th minute, after VAR spotted a handball by Javi Rodríguez. According to DH and Voetbalkrant, however, his penalty was too weak and was saved. Celta then pushed forward, including after Iago Aspas came on, but goalkeeper Hervé Koffi, on loan from Lens, kept Union in front with a series of saves, Walfoot and Voetbalkrant write. Ross Sykes also cleared a ball off the line in the closing stages.
Union now have 10 points from four games and are fourth, according to Voetbalkrant. DH notes that David Hubert's side conceded the opening goal for the fourth time in six matches, but this time hit back. Their next European opponents are Lech Poznań and Lyon. For Celta, stuck on 3 points, progressing will be difficult, according to Spanish site Minuto Noventa.